Buyer’s Guides
Buyer’s Guides
Any commercial or home improvement project needs careful planning and consideration — you’re bound to have plenty of questions and queries. Our team of timber experts are here to help.
From decking to cladding, from fencing to oak structures, we’ve pulled together our insights into a series of buyers’ guides to help you with planning, designing and costing your next project.
Western Red Cedar: Treatments, Stains & Restoration
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Cedar is a gorgeous, dynamic and ever-popular choice for cladding, fencing and decking projects.
What Is the Best Wood to Use for a Pergola?
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A pergola — great for adding a classy touch to your outdoor space. But what are the top timbers for the job?
Shiplap vs. V-Groove: Which Tongue & Groove Profile Is Best?
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Shiplap and V-groove (or V-joint) are two of the most popular types of cladding profile. Both can have a tongue and groove fit.
Light Coloured & Pale Wood: Types, Uses, Costs & Design Ideas
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Whether for flooring, furniture, skirting or wall slats, there’s a reason interior designers and woodworkers clamour for the calming, minimalist and Scandi-inspired look effortlessly evoked by pale timber.
Solid Hardwood vs. Engineered Flooring — Which Is Best For You?
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Researching your next flooring project? You’ll probably have heard of two very popular flooring choices — solid hardwood flooring (also known as solid wood flooring) and engineered flooring.
Oak & Pine Compared: Differences, Uses & Benefits
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When it comes to the home, oak and pine are two of the most popular and commonly-used types of timber.
What is the difference between timber, lumber and wood?
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We often see and hear people asking about the precise differences between timber, lumber and wood. There are regional variations in usage of the terms, so it’s sometimes a source of contention. Let’s try and break it down for you!
Choosing Your Perfect Architrave Profile
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If you’ve invested heavily in the transformation of a room (or multiple rooms) the last thing you want to do is fall at the last hurdle and forgot those all-important finishing touches. Make the most of your efforts with our range of architrave profiles.
Architectural Mouldings: Making A House A Home
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Architectural mouldings such as skirting and architrave add the all-important finishing touches to every home interior. They’re a cost effective solution for adding a fresh feel to any room, whilst choosing the correct profile can correspond with any traditional or modern style.
Get Decked Out For Summer
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If you are interested in building a new deck extension to your home, we would recommend timber decking. The wonderful thing about timber is that (as long as looking great) it can increase the value of your home.